1 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:11,533 If you can't achieve, then you shouldn't achieve. 2 00:00:11,633 --> 00:00:13,866 And that's all I ever wanted from you. 3 00:00:13,966 --> 00:00:18,500 Utakata: She's an inspiration and a comfort to all the kids here... 4 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:21,433 Ikki: What could I ever have hoped for...? 5 00:00:21,533 --> 00:00:25,533 The wielder of an empty... worthless sword... 6 00:00:30,233 --> 00:00:32,833 Toka: You guys! You already made a banner? 7 00:00:32,933 --> 00:00:35,833 Well‐ we don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves after all! 8 00:00:35,933 --> 00:00:40,633 It's not even certain that I'll be in the Seven Star Sword Art Festival... 9 00:00:42,933 --> 00:00:43,166 Yeah. 10 00:00:43,266 --> 00:00:47,266 When the selection matches are over, I'll come back for a little while, sound good? 11 00:00:47,366 --> 00:00:49,900 Alrighty then. Talk to you soon. 12 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,133 Bye‐bye, Mother. 13 00:00:51,233 --> 00:00:52,566 (phone beeps) 14 00:00:52,666 --> 00:00:54,533 How was the director? She sound good? 15 00:00:54,633 --> 00:00:58,066 Uh‐huh. She said everyone is doing really great. 16 00:00:58,166 --> 00:00:58,933 (door knocks) 17 00:00:59,033 --> 00:01:01,133 Uh... coming! 18 00:01:01,233 --> 00:01:04,100 Well hello. Glad you're here! 19 00:01:06,266 --> 00:01:08,833 Thank you so much for coming tonight... 20 00:01:08,933 --> 00:01:10,466 Miss Kurogane. 21 00:01:18,337 --> 00:01:20,666 So what happened in your audience with Madame President? 22 00:01:25,733 --> 00:01:26,199 Oh! 23 00:01:26,299 --> 00:01:27,366 You're aware... 24 00:01:27,466 --> 00:01:29,466 that I'm scheduled to fight your older brother 25 00:01:29,566 --> 00:01:31,399 in the battle tomorrow...? 26 00:01:31,766 --> 00:01:33,333 Yes. 27 00:01:33,433 --> 00:01:35,899 Those unbelievable assholes... 28 00:01:35,999 --> 00:01:36,833 I agree. 29 00:01:36,933 --> 00:01:39,799 I don't like the way the Federation does things either... 30 00:01:39,899 --> 00:01:42,999 But you understand I must accept their decision. 31 00:01:44,799 --> 00:01:48,633 I've heard that he's not being kept in very good condition... 32 00:01:48,733 --> 00:01:52,866 Toka: But I know... that when he walks out onto that battlefield... 33 00:01:54,333 --> 00:01:56,899 he'll fight with everything he's got. 34 00:01:56,999 --> 00:01:58,233 And so will I. 35 00:01:58,333 --> 00:02:01,333 Anything less would dishonor him. 36 00:02:01,433 --> 00:02:04,766 I'll have to fight him with all my heart and soul. 37 00:02:06,466 --> 00:02:10,433 That's why... I wanted to ask you for a favor... 38 00:02:12,099 --> 00:02:16,633 She wants you to ask Ikki to withdraw... God... 39 00:02:16,733 --> 00:02:18,666 So what did you tell her? 40 00:02:18,766 --> 00:02:21,866 I said I needed time to.. think... 41 00:02:22,466 --> 00:02:24,233 What do I do Alice? 42 00:02:24,333 --> 00:02:28,033 Should I ask him to withdraw from the match? 43 00:02:28,133 --> 00:02:30,499 Only you can answer that, my love. 44 00:02:30,599 --> 00:02:33,933 You're the only one in your family that Ikki opens up to. 45 00:02:34,033 --> 00:02:38,766 And you also know first hand, just how strong Toka Todo is. 46 00:02:40,599 --> 00:02:44,699 If Kurogane... withdraws from the fight and I win... 47 00:02:44,799 --> 00:02:47,099 or even if he fights and I win... 48 00:02:47,199 --> 00:02:50,533 Can I be proud... of going to the national competition 49 00:02:50,633 --> 00:02:53,033 after winning the battle like that? 50 00:02:53,133 --> 00:02:54,633 I don't know... 51 00:02:54,733 --> 00:02:55,666 It's true. 52 00:02:55,766 --> 00:02:59,366 The match is being fixed by adults to serve their own selfish ends... 53 00:02:59,466 --> 00:03:03,833 but you're gonna have to fight in a way that you can be proud of‐ Toka... 54 00:03:03,933 --> 00:03:07,699 And I'll bet ya, that's what Ikki would want. 55 00:03:07,799 --> 00:03:12,999 Yeah. I guess no matter how it turns out, that's all I can do. 56 00:03:31,133 --> 00:03:32,566 Hangetsu: Ladies and gentlemen, 57 00:03:32,666 --> 00:03:35,399 it's the final day of the school's selection match! 58 00:03:35,499 --> 00:03:36,833 We've got a steamy morning outside, 59 00:03:36,933 --> 00:03:39,466 but the heat is coming from right here! 60 00:03:39,566 --> 00:03:41,466 Six matches on six battlefields today, 61 00:03:41,566 --> 00:03:46,266 and those six winners get their tickets to the Seven Star Sword Art Festival! 62 00:03:46,366 --> 00:03:47,533 I don't have to tell you... 63 00:03:47,633 --> 00:03:50,233 that all the combatants today are very tough fighters 64 00:03:50,333 --> 00:03:53,199 who've each won all 19 of their matches so far! 65 00:03:53,299 --> 00:03:55,466 Among them: Princess Stella Vermillion, 66 00:03:55,566 --> 00:03:57,966 otherwise known as the Crimson Princess! 67 00:03:58,066 --> 00:04:00,499 Her opponent today is one of the school's representatives 68 00:04:00,599 --> 00:04:03,166 from last year, The double‐bladed junior... 69 00:04:03,266 --> 00:04:04,366 Mizuki Ohinata! 70 00:04:04,466 --> 00:04:08,566 But the fight that is getting everyone's attention today is this one folks! 71 00:04:08,666 --> 00:04:10,566 One of the top four fighters of last year's 72 00:04:10,666 --> 00:04:14,566 Seven Star Sword Art Festival, Toka Todo, vs the unbeaten 73 00:04:14,666 --> 00:04:16,633 F‐rank knight: Ikki Kurogane! 74 00:04:16,733 --> 00:04:18,733 The battlefield is packed with spectators, 75 00:04:18,833 --> 00:04:21,433 all waiting to see the battle of the century. 76 00:04:21,533 --> 00:04:23,166 And‐ highly irregular, folks‐ 77 00:04:23,266 --> 00:04:26,433 this match is being broadcast live on TV! 78 00:04:26,533 --> 00:04:28,233 The sound of the helicopters above us 79 00:04:28,333 --> 00:04:30,499 is only adding to the excitement down here! 80 00:04:30,599 --> 00:04:32,966 With me is Miss Nene Saikyo... 81 00:04:33,066 --> 00:04:33,733 Miss Ne‐ 82 00:04:33,833 --> 00:04:35,466 Oh! 83 00:04:35,566 --> 00:04:40,266 Oh my God, she left me all by myself up here AGAIN! 84 00:04:41,366 --> 00:04:44,499 Oh my. This is a little overboard‐ isn't it? 85 00:04:44,599 --> 00:04:46,799 Rather stringent conditions for the Federation 86 00:04:46,899 --> 00:04:49,366 to allow him to fight at the school‐ don't you think? 87 00:04:49,466 --> 00:04:51,466 I do. And amidst all this‐ 88 00:04:51,566 --> 00:04:53,933 they've "arranged" for him to battle Toka Todo. 89 00:04:54,033 --> 00:04:56,999 They're just dying to watch him fail... 90 00:04:57,099 --> 00:05:00,566 There's only one way for Ikki to make it out of this intact... 91 00:05:00,666 --> 00:05:03,099 and that is to win this battle. 92 00:05:03,199 --> 00:05:06,399 Oh, I finally found you! 93 00:05:06,499 --> 00:05:07,866 Oh yes... good morning... 94 00:05:07,966 --> 00:05:08,366 Ugh! 95 00:05:08,466 --> 00:05:09,966 Oh God‐ what are you doing here? 96 00:05:10,066 --> 00:05:12,233 It was a special surprise dear! 97 00:05:12,333 --> 00:05:14,666 "Surprise" my ass! Waddyou want?! 98 00:05:14,766 --> 00:05:18,833 My favorite pupil gives a colorful greeting as always. 99 00:05:18,933 --> 00:05:21,899 But that's part of what makes her so adorable! 100 00:05:21,999 --> 00:05:25,266 Adorable?! Well that is not at all appropriate! 101 00:05:25,366 --> 00:05:27,399 Nene. You know you love the old man... 102 00:05:27,499 --> 00:05:31,166 Love is gross and old men are gross and I don't wanna go near either of 'em! 103 00:05:31,266 --> 00:05:32,799 She's so precious! 104 00:05:32,899 --> 00:05:34,399 (laughter) 105 00:05:34,499 --> 00:05:36,399 Master Torajiro Nango, 106 00:05:36,499 --> 00:05:38,133 welcome to Hagun. 107 00:05:38,233 --> 00:05:40,633 Did you come to see Toka Todo's fight? 108 00:05:40,733 --> 00:05:43,699 Exactly, she's another of my favorite pupils. 109 00:05:43,799 --> 00:05:47,633 Though... I probably should've waited until the Seven Star... 110 00:05:47,733 --> 00:05:50,899 but I just had to see the Kurogane boy... 111 00:05:50,999 --> 00:05:53,399 Master Nango and Ryoma Kurogane 112 00:05:53,499 --> 00:05:55,566 are relics from the same bygone era! 113 00:05:55,666 --> 00:05:57,933 Weren't you lifelong adversaries? 114 00:05:58,033 --> 00:05:58,966 Hmm... 115 00:05:59,699 --> 00:06:00,999 Mr. Akaza... 116 00:06:01,099 --> 00:06:02,333 Sly Akaza... 117 00:06:02,433 --> 00:06:04,899 Unfortunately for everyone, Master Nango... 118 00:06:04,999 --> 00:06:08,133 It seems increasingly apparent that today's match 119 00:06:08,233 --> 00:06:09,999 may just have to be canceled. 120 00:06:10,099 --> 00:06:10,866 (snickers) 121 00:06:10,966 --> 00:06:11,866 Canceled? 122 00:06:11,966 --> 00:06:14,499 Female PA: May I have your attention, please... 123 00:06:14,599 --> 00:06:15,733 It's already time to start, 124 00:06:15,833 --> 00:06:19,299 but Ikki Kurogane hasn't yet arrived on the grounds. 125 00:06:19,399 --> 00:06:20,999 According to selection match rules, 126 00:06:21,099 --> 00:06:23,899 Mr. Kurogane has 15 minutes to report to the arena 127 00:06:23,999 --> 00:06:28,066 for his battle, or he will concede the match by default. 128 00:06:28,166 --> 00:06:29,566 Mr. Akaza... 129 00:06:29,666 --> 00:06:32,433 It was the Federation's responsibility to see that 130 00:06:32,533 --> 00:06:33,933 Mr. Kurogane got here... 131 00:06:34,033 --> 00:06:37,366 And I'm sure there must've been some miscommunication... 132 00:06:37,466 --> 00:06:39,733 I arrived to collect the young man myself‐ 133 00:06:39,833 --> 00:06:41,199 but he'd already left on his own... 134 00:06:41,299 --> 00:06:44,833 Akaza: But... he's a big boy‐ so I'm sure he'll be fine. 135 00:06:44,933 --> 00:06:46,433 (panting) 136 00:06:46,533 --> 00:06:49,866 Unless misfortune befalls him along the way... 137 00:06:49,966 --> 00:06:52,333 (snickers) 138 00:06:52,433 --> 00:06:55,599 Oh, apparently we'd confiscated his student handbook... 139 00:06:55,699 --> 00:06:58,766 we thought you'd appreciate having it back. 140 00:06:58,866 --> 00:07:03,599 (panting) 141 00:07:04,566 --> 00:07:06,433 Ryoma: Does it frustrate you kid...? 142 00:07:06,533 --> 00:07:09,033 Does it upset you‐ to be the weakest one? 143 00:07:09,133 --> 00:07:12,699 That's good, you hold on to that feeling. It's proof... 144 00:07:12,799 --> 00:07:16,766 that feeling means that you are not yet ready... 145 00:07:16,866 --> 00:07:18,666 to give up on yourself. 146 00:07:23,166 --> 00:07:26,966 How much good have those "words of wisdom" really done for you? 147 00:07:27,066 --> 00:07:31,899 Maybe he was just a crazy, irresponsible, senile old man... 148 00:07:31,999 --> 00:07:33,033 And you took him seriously‐ 149 00:07:33,133 --> 00:07:36,733 and you spent your whole life trying to live up to an impossible ideal. 150 00:07:36,833 --> 00:07:41,066 We all have our limits and our place in this world is defined by them. 151 00:07:41,166 --> 00:07:42,499 All that old man did... 152 00:07:42,599 --> 00:07:45,366 was bring you more pain and loneliness. 153 00:07:49,599 --> 00:07:51,999 And all you got out of it is this pathetic little sword 154 00:07:52,099 --> 00:07:55,766 that nobody else in the whole world cares about. 155 00:07:57,733 --> 00:07:59,933 How could such a useless and ungifted knight 156 00:08:00,033 --> 00:08:03,466 who was tossed away ever hope to defeat Raikiri? 157 00:08:03,566 --> 00:08:05,366 Don't you think you've had enough? 158 00:08:05,466 --> 00:08:08,933 Aren't you tired of hanging on to some old man's nonsense? 159 00:08:09,033 --> 00:08:10,966 Let it go... 160 00:08:38,499 --> 00:08:40,199 You're going to be alright... 161 00:08:40,299 --> 00:08:41,966 I've got you now... 162 00:08:42,066 --> 00:08:44,099 I don't want you to go. 163 00:08:44,199 --> 00:08:45,633 Please don't go. 164 00:08:45,733 --> 00:08:47,866 I don't want you to fight her. 165 00:08:47,966 --> 00:08:49,766 Shizuku... 166 00:08:52,166 --> 00:08:52,966 But I realize... 167 00:08:53,066 --> 00:08:56,233 I would never be able to stop you even if I wanted... 168 00:08:56,333 --> 00:08:58,366 Back when we were growing up together... 169 00:08:58,466 --> 00:09:02,033 I can't remember ever seeing you smile not even once... 170 00:09:02,133 --> 00:09:03,566 But you do when you're here... 171 00:09:03,666 --> 00:09:06,766 and I want you to do what makes you happy... 172 00:09:12,199 --> 00:09:13,299 Ayase: Kurogane! 173 00:09:13,399 --> 00:09:14,666 Kagami: Over here! 174 00:09:14,766 --> 00:09:17,166 Manabe: Haha! My Main Master! 175 00:09:17,266 --> 00:09:18,733 We're all waiting for you to get in there 176 00:09:18,833 --> 00:09:22,366 and make us proud Mister Kurogane! 177 00:09:22,466 --> 00:09:25,533 Kurogane... we all believe that you can do it! 178 00:09:25,633 --> 00:09:28,566 You had the balls to beat me, so let's see'em again! 179 00:09:28,666 --> 00:09:30,399 You're the samurai I respect. 180 00:09:30,499 --> 00:09:33,033 You've gotta keep striving Ikki. Go get her! 181 00:09:33,133 --> 00:09:35,333 Get in there and ace her, Master! 182 00:09:35,433 --> 00:09:36,466 Our next front page... 183 00:09:36,566 --> 00:09:40,866 is gonna say "Ikki Kurogane Wins A Flawless Victory!" 184 00:09:40,966 --> 00:09:42,333 Thanks guys... 185 00:09:42,433 --> 00:09:45,099 You can see that you're not alone‐ Big Brother. 186 00:09:45,199 --> 00:09:46,466 Look at all those people. 187 00:09:46,566 --> 00:09:48,866 You've inspired every single one of them. 188 00:09:48,966 --> 00:09:50,766 And they all believe in you. 189 00:09:52,099 --> 00:09:52,933 Ikki! 190 00:09:53,033 --> 00:09:59,566 I'm keeping my promise and I am going to the Seven Star Sword Art Festival! 191 00:10:11,766 --> 00:10:13,366 Of course. 192 00:10:13,466 --> 00:10:16,733 How could I ever have questioned it? 193 00:10:16,833 --> 00:10:20,699 Stella... I have a promise to keep... 194 00:10:21,766 --> 00:10:25,799 It's you and me! All the way! 195 00:10:25,899 --> 00:10:29,499 A text from Renren... Kurogane's just arrived. 196 00:10:29,599 --> 00:10:30,699 Well... 197 00:10:34,733 --> 00:10:35,766 Hm?! 198 00:10:37,133 --> 00:10:39,433 I gotta go... Uta. 199 00:10:39,533 --> 00:10:43,033 Yup! You have a good battle... Toka. 200 00:10:43,133 --> 00:10:46,233 Hangetsu: Okay everybody, the long wait is over! 201 00:10:46,333 --> 00:10:48,533 We'll now begin the final selection match... 202 00:10:48,633 --> 00:10:51,599 for the Seven Star Sword Art Festival! 203 00:10:51,699 --> 00:10:53,333 Entering from the East Gate, 204 00:10:53,433 --> 00:10:56,999 it's Toka "Raikiri" Todo, The Lightning Cutter! 205 00:10:57,099 --> 00:10:57,733 (cheers and applause) 206 00:10:57,833 --> 00:11:00,099 A shining star on a glorious path, 207 00:11:00,199 --> 00:11:02,566 looking ready for the showdown! 208 00:11:02,666 --> 00:11:06,366 And, entering opposite her from the West Gate... 209 00:11:06,466 --> 00:11:10,966 it's the Worst One, Ikki Kurogane! 210 00:11:11,066 --> 00:11:11,799 He's been through Hell‐ 211 00:11:11,899 --> 00:11:14,233 and he looks a little worse for the wear, 212 00:11:14,333 --> 00:11:14,899 But here he is! 213 00:11:14,999 --> 00:11:18,933 Looking lean and mean and more than ready to do battle! 214 00:11:42,333 --> 00:11:43,966 Miss Alice! How'd it go?! 215 00:11:44,066 --> 00:11:48,033 (chuckles) My opponent was very gracious. 216 00:11:48,133 --> 00:11:50,399 So, how's our boy doing? 217 00:11:50,499 --> 00:11:52,833 Kurogane is completely exhausted. 218 00:11:52,933 --> 00:11:55,133 I wonder what they did to him... 219 00:11:55,233 --> 00:11:58,899 It could be the boy was enjoying himself and stayed out too late 220 00:11:58,999 --> 00:12:00,333 Akaza: (snickers) 221 00:12:00,433 --> 00:12:03,366 Toka: I'm so sorry, Kurogane. 222 00:12:03,466 --> 00:12:06,233 I know that you're tired and wounded. 223 00:12:06,333 --> 00:12:07,699 But I still can't help... 224 00:12:07,799 --> 00:12:10,899 being excited about this battle today. 225 00:12:10,999 --> 00:12:14,766 Because ever since... the first time I saw you fight, 226 00:12:14,866 --> 00:12:17,233 I've been imagining... 227 00:12:24,733 --> 00:12:26,599 What it'd be like to fight you! 228 00:12:26,699 --> 00:12:29,666 I feel exactly the same way, Toka... 229 00:12:29,766 --> 00:12:31,999 And now that I'm standing here... 230 00:12:32,099 --> 00:12:32,899 I will not shame you, 231 00:12:32,999 --> 00:12:36,266 or any of the good people who've shown me support. 232 00:12:36,366 --> 00:12:39,933 I owe you all a great deal more than that. 233 00:12:40,033 --> 00:12:41,399 Ikki: So I swear to you... 234 00:12:41,499 --> 00:12:43,299 the only thing that I can. 235 00:12:43,399 --> 00:12:45,633 With all my strength, I will defeat all of yours! 236 00:12:45,733 --> 00:12:47,666 Hangetsu: The girl who's remained at the top, 237 00:12:47,766 --> 00:12:50,299 versus the boy who climbed up from the bottom. 238 00:12:50,399 --> 00:12:53,466 Their final battle begins now! 239 00:12:53,566 --> 00:12:55,833 Computer: (buzzer) Let's go ahead! 240 00:12:55,933 --> 00:12:57,933 ITTO SHURA! 241 00:12:58,033 --> 00:13:01,566 Kurogane has already opened the match with his Itto Shura! 242 00:13:01,666 --> 00:13:03,733 That's surprising to say the least! 243 00:13:03,833 --> 00:13:04,766 What's he doing?! 244 00:13:04,866 --> 00:13:05,866 That's so reckless! 245 00:13:05,966 --> 00:13:07,133 Heh. 246 00:13:07,233 --> 00:13:07,999 What, Stella? 247 00:13:08,099 --> 00:13:12,033 So Ikki must've... decided to do that from the beginning. 248 00:13:12,133 --> 00:13:15,999 He won't use any tricks. If he wants to beat her... 249 00:13:16,099 --> 00:13:18,299 I'll have to take you head on! 250 00:13:21,233 --> 00:13:23,433 He'll come at me straight ahead. 251 00:13:23,533 --> 00:13:26,499 If I could avoid him once‐ then I'd win... 252 00:13:27,099 --> 00:13:28,699 Not that way! 253 00:13:31,433 --> 00:13:33,999 I'm only gonna get one good shot. 254 00:13:34,099 --> 00:13:36,899 So... if one's all I get... 255 00:13:36,999 --> 00:13:39,299 I'll give it all my power! 256 00:13:47,433 --> 00:13:49,166 Close‐range is my territory! 257 00:13:49,266 --> 00:13:52,633 The best place for me to fight is right here! 258 00:13:52,733 --> 00:13:57,266 This... is how I show my respect to the warrior who faces me... 259 00:13:57,366 --> 00:13:59,866 And this... is how I'll beat her! 260 00:13:59,966 --> 00:14:03,899 I will will face him... with my unbeaten Raikiri! 261 00:14:03,999 --> 00:14:07,699 It doesn't matter anymore... if they set us up! 262 00:14:07,799 --> 00:14:11,099 I'm not fighting to protect my status in this school! 263 00:14:11,199 --> 00:14:13,766 Ikki & Toka: I'm fighting... because I want to beat this knight... 264 00:14:13,866 --> 00:14:16,366 with all the power I have inside of me! 265 00:14:16,466 --> 00:14:18,966 The Seventh Secret Sword, Raiko! 266 00:14:20,199 --> 00:14:22,733 Raikiri! 267 00:14:23,999 --> 00:14:25,366 I knew from the beginning... 268 00:14:25,466 --> 00:14:26,966 that she's strong... 269 00:14:27,066 --> 00:14:28,933 and I don't have her power. 270 00:14:29,033 --> 00:14:33,033 So I have to gather it all... and force it out... 271 00:14:33,133 --> 00:14:36,966 I don't need a minute. All I need is one second! 272 00:14:37,066 --> 00:14:38,899 Sharpen my soul! 273 00:14:38,999 --> 00:14:41,866 Push through...! USE IT ALL! 274 00:15:11,866 --> 00:15:15,699 (panting) 275 00:15:22,033 --> 00:15:24,699 Hangetsu: GAME OVER! 276 00:15:24,799 --> 00:15:26,233 Todo is down! 277 00:15:26,333 --> 00:15:28,233 One exchange of swords... 278 00:15:28,333 --> 00:15:30,133 one single attack! 279 00:15:30,233 --> 00:15:31,299 One moment later... 280 00:15:31,399 --> 00:15:34,633 Todo and her Raikiri are shattered into pieces! 281 00:15:34,733 --> 00:15:36,833 Let the winner hear you folks! 282 00:15:36,933 --> 00:15:37,933 (roaring cheers) 283 00:15:38,033 --> 00:15:43,333 The Worst One. No! Another One! Ikki Kurogane! 284 00:15:47,999 --> 00:15:48,899 Heh. 285 00:15:52,966 --> 00:15:54,533 Wh‐what' the meaning of this?! 286 00:15:54,633 --> 00:15:57,566 Toka Todo must have been pulling all of her punches! 287 00:15:57,666 --> 00:15:58,333 No, son. 288 00:15:58,433 --> 00:16:04,366 Toka used her power to its very limit‐ 289 00:16:04,466 --> 00:16:06,433 of that I have absolutely no doubt in my mind! ,/ Nango: But that amazing boy... 290 00:16:06,533 --> 00:16:10,066 he expanded his limit at the very last moment. 291 00:16:10,166 --> 00:16:12,433 Huh?! He did what?! 292 00:16:12,533 --> 00:16:15,599 He wasn't going to beat Raikiri with Itto Shura. 293 00:16:15,699 --> 00:16:18,133 He put it all... into one stroke... 294 00:16:18,233 --> 00:16:21,933 Every bit of his power in one swing, rather than one minute. 295 00:16:22,033 --> 00:16:23,166 (seething) 296 00:16:23,266 --> 00:16:26,266 That one has far more than power. 297 00:16:26,366 --> 00:16:28,533 More than simple technique... 298 00:16:28,633 --> 00:16:31,599 He has... strength beyond strength. 299 00:16:31,699 --> 00:16:33,999 And the will of a demon... 300 00:16:34,099 --> 00:16:38,666 Well then we should call it... the "Itto Rasetsu" from now on. 301 00:16:38,766 --> 00:16:40,433 (giggles) 302 00:16:40,533 --> 00:16:43,699 The boy is so much... like his grandfather... 303 00:16:43,799 --> 00:16:48,333 I'll never... allow this... I WILL NOT! 304 00:16:49,366 --> 00:16:51,366 Are you going to do anything about him? 305 00:16:51,466 --> 00:16:53,366 I think that's about to get worse... 306 00:16:53,466 --> 00:16:55,599 Whatever he does, it'll be too late. 307 00:16:55,699 --> 00:16:58,199 Ikki Kurogane just won all of his arguments 308 00:16:58,299 --> 00:16:59,933 with one stroke of a sword. 309 00:17:00,033 --> 00:17:04,066 Kurono: He won't be theirs to control... not anymore. 310 00:17:04,166 --> 00:17:05,766 Not yet... 311 00:17:07,033 --> 00:17:10,133 I... can't pass out yet... 312 00:17:10,233 --> 00:17:13,799 There's something... I have to tell her... 313 00:17:13,899 --> 00:17:17,766 Young man... I will not allow this!!! 314 00:17:17,866 --> 00:17:19,799 You are a failed knight! 315 00:17:21,933 --> 00:17:23,766 You are not worthy of the name KuroganeYAAAAAAHHHHH...! 316 00:17:23,866 --> 00:17:26,099 Stella: Outta my way! You are not worthy of the name KuroganeYAAAAAAHHHHH...! 317 00:17:26,199 --> 00:17:28,333 Ikki! 318 00:17:39,095 --> 00:17:40,575 Stella... 319 00:17:57,142 --> 00:18:00,909 I'm so proud of you... Ikki. 320 00:18:01,609 --> 00:18:03,509 Thanks. 321 00:18:03,609 --> 00:18:08,709 But... challenging her head‐on like that in the condition you're in...? 322 00:18:08,809 --> 00:18:11,009 How stupid are you? 323 00:18:13,042 --> 00:18:14,842 I know, I know. 324 00:18:14,942 --> 00:18:17,575 Sorry to make you worry... like that. 325 00:18:17,675 --> 00:18:20,409 It's ok. I'm stupid too. 326 00:18:22,209 --> 00:18:27,309 'Cause... I've fallen in love... with a total idiot! 327 00:18:33,142 --> 00:18:37,242 Oh... this warmth... 328 00:18:37,342 --> 00:18:42,375 Ikki: This warmth... it's what saved me all along... 329 00:18:44,909 --> 00:18:47,442 I have something I want to say... 330 00:18:47,542 --> 00:18:49,442 Huh? 331 00:18:50,842 --> 00:18:52,309 What? 332 00:18:55,342 --> 00:18:56,442 Stella. 333 00:18:59,342 --> 00:19:01,609 I want the two of us to be a family. 334 00:19:18,075 --> 00:19:22,142 Yes! What took you so long to ask me?! 335 00:19:22,242 --> 00:19:24,342 (thunderous applause) 336 00:19:24,442 --> 00:19:25,842 This is a first! 337 00:19:25,942 --> 00:19:27,909 A marriage proposal on the field! 338 00:19:28,009 --> 00:19:31,042 AND THE PRINCESS SAID YES! 339 00:19:43,675 --> 00:19:44,542 Itsuki: This is Kurogane. 340 00:19:44,642 --> 00:19:48,375 Emperor: Hello, Mr. Kurogane... It's been a while. 341 00:19:49,075 --> 00:19:50,809 Emperor of Vermillion? 342 00:19:50,909 --> 00:19:52,509 Emperor: Look what your son has done. 343 00:19:52,609 --> 00:19:56,042 This is obviously big news in my country as well. 344 00:19:56,142 --> 00:20:01,809 I see. As chief of the International Federation of Magical Knights, I apolog‐ 345 00:20:01,909 --> 00:20:03,409 Emperor: There's no need. Kurogane... 346 00:20:03,509 --> 00:20:09,375 let us spare our children the burden... of the schemes of adults. 347 00:20:09,475 --> 00:20:13,109 Something I imagine any father would want for his children. 348 00:20:13,209 --> 00:20:16,675 You agree with me, don't you... Itsuki? 349 00:20:20,109 --> 00:20:24,709 Kagami: And then, since the Emperor of Vermillion clearly expressed his discomfort, 350 00:20:24,809 --> 00:20:28,042 the whole scandal disappeared like yesterday's news! 351 00:20:28,142 --> 00:20:30,309 Oh yeah‐ and... that Akaza guy 352 00:20:30,409 --> 00:20:32,109 was ousted from the Ethics Committee! 353 00:20:32,209 --> 00:20:32,975 Kagami: (laughs) 354 00:20:33,075 --> 00:20:35,142 But you probably know more about that than I do... 355 00:20:35,242 --> 00:20:37,975 So how's your brother? Is he feeling better? 356 00:20:38,075 --> 00:20:41,009 Uh‐huh! He's... great! 357 00:20:42,675 --> 00:20:46,442 Kurono: Junior Class, B‐rank, Kanata Totokubara. 358 00:20:46,542 --> 00:20:49,342 Junior Class, C‐rank, Kikyo Hagure. 359 00:20:49,442 --> 00:20:52,809 Junior Class, D‐rank, Botan Hagure. 360 00:20:52,909 --> 00:20:56,242 Freshman Class, D‐rank, Nagi Arisuin. 361 00:20:56,342 --> 00:21:00,042 Freshman Class, A‐rank, Stella Vermillion. 362 00:21:00,142 --> 00:21:03,609 Freshman Class, F‐rank, Ikki Kurogane. 363 00:21:03,709 --> 00:21:07,275 I officially announce these six representatives of Hagun Academy 364 00:21:07,375 --> 00:21:09,909 for the Seven Star Sword Art Festival! 365 00:21:10,009 --> 00:21:12,975 (loud cheers) 366 00:21:13,075 --> 00:21:14,775 And now we appoint our flag‐bearer. 367 00:21:14,875 --> 00:21:19,542 President of the student council, Toka Todo, come forward. 368 00:21:19,642 --> 00:21:21,409 Toka: Yes. 369 00:21:21,509 --> 00:21:22,542 Thank you‐ Director. 370 00:21:22,642 --> 00:21:25,775 I'm very proud to announce this year's leader... 371 00:21:25,875 --> 00:21:28,909 And it's... Ikki Kurogane! 372 00:21:29,009 --> 00:21:29,709 Huh? 373 00:21:29,809 --> 00:21:31,775 Uh... but, wh‐why me?! 374 00:21:31,875 --> 00:21:36,575 I think... anybody here could probably answer that question! 375 00:21:36,675 --> 00:21:37,842 Yeah, Ikki! 376 00:21:37,942 --> 00:21:39,775 "Another One" RULES! 377 00:21:39,875 --> 00:21:41,409 Kurogane, way to go! 378 00:21:41,509 --> 00:21:47,642 (cheers) 379 00:21:47,742 --> 00:21:52,142 Now... please come here and receive the school flag, Kurogane. 380 00:21:52,242 --> 00:21:54,375 Ikki: Oh... Right! 381 00:21:57,642 --> 00:21:58,809 Hey Kurogane... 382 00:21:58,909 --> 00:22:03,275 I am extremely proud... that I got to battle with you. 383 00:22:03,375 --> 00:22:06,442 Miss Toda... it was only because... 384 00:22:06,542 --> 00:22:11,042 you were my opponent... that I was able to exceed myself. 385 00:22:11,142 --> 00:22:12,509 But winning is a promise. 386 00:22:12,609 --> 00:22:15,575 And every victory brings responsibility. 387 00:22:15,675 --> 00:22:20,575 You carry with you the hopes and dreams of all those you've defeated. 388 00:22:20,675 --> 00:22:27,309 So carry ours, with this flag, to the top of the Seven Star! 389 00:22:27,409 --> 00:22:28,642 Male Student 1: Ikki's the man! I promise. 390 00:22:28,742 --> 00:22:29,742 Male Student 1: Ikki's the man! 391 00:22:29,842 --> 00:22:32,142 Male Student 2: Hell yeah, Another One! 392 00:22:32,242 --> 00:22:35,342 (cheers) 393 00:22:35,442 --> 00:22:36,442 Stella. 394 00:22:36,542 --> 00:22:36,942 Yep? 395 00:22:37,042 --> 00:22:42,009 Ikki: You know, I used to think I didn't care what people thought of me, 396 00:22:42,109 --> 00:22:45,309 as long as I knew my own value. 397 00:22:45,409 --> 00:22:49,642 But being acknowledged by others now... it feels pretty good. 398 00:22:49,742 --> 00:22:53,842 Yeah! 'Specially when it's by someone... that you like! 399 00:22:53,942 --> 00:22:55,275 Heh. 400 00:23:00,675 --> 00:23:02,942 (birds chirping) 401 00:23:03,042 --> 00:23:04,842 Ikki: By the way... Stella? 402 00:23:04,942 --> 00:23:06,309 Stella: What is it, Ikki? 403 00:23:06,409 --> 00:23:10,975 Ikki: What I said the other day, about me wanting us to... be a family? 404 00:23:11,075 --> 00:23:12,509 Alice: Booties incoming! 405 00:23:12,609 --> 00:23:13,642 Shizuku: Excuse me. 406 00:23:13,742 --> 00:23:14,842 Sh‐Shizuku? 407 00:23:14,942 --> 00:23:15,475 Alice? 408 00:23:15,575 --> 00:23:18,475 You lovebirds only have two more years until graduation.... 409 00:23:18,575 --> 00:23:21,142 In the meantime, I'm going to teach you everything you need to know 410 00:23:21,242 --> 00:23:23,142 about being a Kurogane bride. 411 00:23:23,242 --> 00:23:26,142 First, you must be no closer to him than one meter 412 00:23:26,242 --> 00:23:27,042 until you're married. 413 00:23:27,142 --> 00:23:27,742 Stella: Hey now? What are you talking about? 414 00:23:27,842 --> 00:23:29,275 Hey! Let's just take it easy, guys... Stella: Hey now? What are 415 00:23:29,375 --> 00:23:30,809 Hey! Let's just take it easy, guys... 416 00:23:30,909 --> 00:23:31,842 You "take it easy!" You "take it easy!" 417 00:23:31,942 --> 00:23:34,609 Yup, got it... I'll calm down... Shizuku: No kissing, no conversations 418 00:23:34,709 --> 00:23:37,942 no physical contact of any kind, these are the Kurogane rules! 419 00:23:38,042 --> 00:23:39,775 Stella: You just made that up, like one second ago! 420 00:23:39,875 --> 00:23:42,275 Shizuku: It doesn't matter when I made it up. They're rules now. 421 00:23:42,375 --> 00:23:45,909 Stella: Then kissing 30 times a day! That's a Vermillion rule!